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East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: TAKE ACTION TO STOP INSURANCE RATE HIKES
By Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner July 2, 2012 (Sacramento) — The Supreme Court decision regarding the Affordable Care Act was good news for Californians. It means that Californians with
READER’S EDITORIAL: AB 2109 WILL REQUIRE DOCTOR’S SIGNATURE FOR PARENTS TO REFUSE CHILD VACCINATIONS
By Joel A. Harrison, PhD, MPH “I see no difference between not vaccinating one’s child, thus putting at risk other children, and leaving a loaded gun lying
READER’S EDITORIAL: THE SQUAWK OVER BACKYARD CHICKENS
By Gretchen Anderson June 29, 2012 (El Cajon )–Three cheers to the El Cajon City Council for its recent decision to give backyard hen keeping a try. El
SANTEE POWER PLANT: TO BE, OR NOT TO BE
By David Secor, Candidate, 50th Congressional District June 19, 2012 (Santee) — Oh, NO! Shakespeare? No, this isn’t Hamlet’s question, it’s ours. Will the people, the businesses, and the local
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHY SMART METER OPT-OUTS SHOULD BE FREE
By Susan Brinchman June 15, 2012 (La Mesa)–It has been one month since the opt-out officially began for SDG&E customers. The beginning appeared "rocky", with misinformation and long waits
READER’S EDITORIAL: NOTHING BOLD, NOTHING NEW
By Dave Patterson, Ramona June 10, 2012 (Ramona)–The seminal message delivered at the Ramona School board meeting on June 7 was that the problem is the unions. While concessions from
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHO WAS STANDING HIS GROUND? THE CASE OF TRAYVON MARTIN
“…The Florida Stand-Your-Ground law should be applied such that any injuries sustained by Zimmerman were the result of Martin’s standing his ground, not the reverse. However, Americans in general
READER’S EDITORIAL: COUNCIL MEMBER EMERALD QUESTIONS PROP A IMPACT ON CITY PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY
June 1, 2012 (San Diego) – “San Diegans do love their parks, but our parks could be at risk if Prop A passes,” begins District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald in
EDITORIAL: KEEPING FAITH WITH VIETNAM VETERANS
By President Barack Obama May 28, 2012 (Washington D.C.) — Today, all across America, we’re coming together to remember our men and women in uniform who gave their lives
READER’S EDITORIAL: REFLECTIONS ON THE HOMEOWNER’S BILL OF RIGHTS
By Grey Feathers May 24, 2012 (San Diego)–Antonio and Africa have lived in this house for twelve years. It is the only home their four children have ever
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